Woolwich Ferry and Briggs Marine

Caroline Russell: Thank you for your answer to my question 2019/19678 about the Woolwich Ferry contract. Staff have also raised concerns about basic pay by the current operator, Briggs Marine, not meeting the London Living Wage (LLW). Can you ensure that any historic pay disputes are resolved in line with Transport for London (TfL) policy on wages and that any future contract will ensure all employees are given a package that includes basic pay at the LLW rate?

The Mayor: Transport for London (TfL) requires all contractors working on its services or sites to pay the London Living Wage as set out by the Living Wage Foundation and takes any suggestion that a contractor may not be complying very seriously.
TfL has investigated concerns raised about the contracted operator of the ferry service (Briggs Marine) not meeting the London Living Wage. TfL has been assured that Briggs marine is compliant with the Living Wage Foundation guidelines. TfL will ensure that this continues.